Best Barns North Dakota 12x16 User manual

Brand: Best Barns

Model: North Dakota 12x16

Type: User manual

North Dakota II Building Size 12'x16'

Revised November 30, 2022

Assembly Book

This manual is copyrighted. Under the copyright laws, this manual

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Manufactured by RBS Holdings, LLC

205 Arlington Drive Greenville, PA 16125

Tongue Edge

LAP Edge

800-245-1577 - Mon - Fri 8AM - 5PM EST

724-866-4357 - After hours and weekends

Email - [email protected]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR KIT

Thank you for purchasing our kit. Please read the following information before beginning construction.

Always check with your local HOA or building code office for any requirements or restrictions.

Tools Required: Hand or Circular Saw

Cordless Drill

Hammer

Pencil

Level

Measuring Tape

6'-8' Ladder(s)

Safety Glasses

Dust Mask

Phillips Screwdriver

Framing Square

Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing!

Additional Materials - Not included in kit:

Required: Shingles or metal roofing, Drip Edge, Roofing Nails or Screws, Paint

Optional: Caulk, Ridge Vent

Floor: Wood flooring is sold optionally. You may choose to build your own or pour a cement pad.

Windows are purchased separately

Terminology:

Square - Confirm corners are at 90 degrees

Plumb - Confirm walls and trusses are straight vertically

Wall Plate - Top and bottom 2x4s used to frame walls

Tie Plate - 2x4s connecting wall sections together

Header - Spans top of door opening

OSB - Oriented Strand Board

LAP - Edge of siding that overlaps Tongue

Tongue - Edge of siding that is overlapped

Organize:

Unpack all items & organize according to size and type. This will make items easier to find

when instructed.

Review the parts list on the back page. Should there be missing items or sub-par material

contact Best Barns Customer Service.

DO NOT discard any material including the pallet until your project is complete.

Assembly:

Review all instructions before you begin. Please follow steps carefully and in sequence for

successful results.

If you have any questions we are happy to assist you. Please contact us at:

Primed Siding Detail

1. Cut (2) two 2x4-8' boards into 2' long blocks. Butt the 4x4-8' timbers together to make 16'

runners. Secure the 4x4s together with the 2' long 2x4 blocks and 16d galvanized nails.

2x4 Joist Header X

16"

15-1/4"

Material Description Qty. & Size

2x4 Treated Blocking

2x4 Treated Floor Joists

2x4 Treated Joist Headers

4x4 Treated Runners

Flooring: 5/8" or 3/4"

Galv. Spiral Floor Nails

Galvanized Deck Nails

2 pcs. 8'

13 pcs. 12'

2 pcs. 16'

8 pcs. 8'

6 pcs. 4x8

3 lbs. 8d

3 lbs. 16d

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It is important that the floor be level and square. Square the floor as follows: before nailing the

flooring, measure the floor diagonally (corner to corner). Then measure the opposite corners;

these measurements will be the same when the floor is square. Toenail frame to the 4x4 runners.

Install the flooring with 8d galvanized nails spaced 8" apart.

3. Cut 2x4-12' floor joist to 11'-9". Treated lumber may be thicker than 1-1/2". Take this into

account when cutting the length of floor joists. Shorten joist measurements if necessary to

obtain 12'-0" building width.

2. Cut (2) two 2x4 joist headers to 16' - 0". Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks

where floor joist will be placed.

Foundation size is 12'-0" x 16'-0". Check local building codes in your area, the construction may

have to change. For a concrete slab, install sill sealer as a moisture barrier between the concrete

and the wall plates. Foam sill sealer can be purchased at home centers in rolls 3-1/2" or wider.

2x4 Floor Joist

spaced 16" o.c.

2x4 Joist Header

4x4 Treated Runners

Flooring

Outside Measurement

16' - 0" Floor Length

12' - 0" Wide

2x4 Blocking

Nail 2x4 joist headers and

floor joist to 4x4 runners.

Optional Wood Floor System

3. Repeat to assemble another 185" long wall frame.

4. Set frames aside.

Stud Spacing

The length of pre-cut studs will vary from 92-1/4" to 93"

depending on you locality.

Step 1 Assemble Side Walls

1. Cut (2) two 2x4-16' to a length of 185". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X'

marks where the wall studs will be located.

2. Install (9) nine pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates with (2) two 10d sinkers

on each end.

Step 2 Assemble Door Header

185" Wall Plate

Do not discard any material until construction is complete, including short 2x4 blocks.

Top Wall Plate

Bottom Plate

75" Long 2x8

48" OSB Filler

Cut OSB to fit

1. Locate (2) two 2x8-8' boards. Cut these boards

to a length of 75".

2. Assemble the door header using 2x8 boards

and (2) two 7-1/4" x 48" OSB filler included

in our kit. Apply wood glue to both sides of

OSB and install (1) one filler to one end. Cut

to fit second OSB filler. Nail together with (12)

twelve 10d sinkers spaced evenly on each side.

Pre-cut Wall

Studs

185" Top Plate

24"

19-3/4"

185" Wall Plates

24"

Depending on length of pre-cut studs siding

may extend below bottom plate.

24"

23-1/4"

144" Wall Plate

24"

Stud Spacing

Step 3 Assemble 12' Back Wall

LAP

Edge

1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' to a length of 144". Position the boards together and indicate with 'X'

marks where the wall studs will be located.

Siding Flush

Flush to Top

Top Wall Plate

Bottom Plate

144" Wall Plate

Pre-Cut Wall Studs 144" Bottom Plate

2. Install (7) seven pre-cut wall studs between the top & bottom plates. Nail top and bottom plates

to studs using 10d sinkers.

3. Square wall frame. Measure the wall diagonally (corner to corner). Then measure the opposite

corners. These measurements will be the same if the wall is square.

4. Install the first siding panel with the 'LAP' edge flush with the side of the wall stud and flush

with the top 2x4 plate. Nail siding with 6d galv. nails, spaced 8" apart. Cut the siding flush

with the 2x4 bottom plate if you are installing the building on a concrete slab.

5. Install (2) two more siding panels. Cut the last panel flush with the end of the frame.

Step 4 Assemble Front Wall Frame

1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' boards to a length of 144" for wall plates. Position the boards together and

indicate with 'X' Marks where the wall studs will be located.

3. Cut (2) two pre-cut studs to a

length of 78-1/2" and install

as header supports. Nail to

studs with 10d sinkers.

4. Install the door header on the

2x4 header supports. Nail to

the stud with 10d sinkers.

5. Measurespacebetweenheader

and top plate. Cut (4) four

pieces to this length from a

pre-cut stud. Equally space the

(2) center blocks. Nail through

top plate and toenail to header.

Use 10d sinkers.

Install these Studs Centered

2. Install (6) six pre-cut wall studs between the wall plates where shown.

33" 33"

8. Install a full width siding panel on the right side of

the wall panel. Cut siding as previously instructed.

6. Install a full width siding panel with the 'LAP' edge flush with left side of wall frame and with

top plate. Before installing siding, cut the siding flush with the side of the door opening and

the bottom of header.

7. Install a 20"x48" siding panel above the door opening flush with top plate. Cut siding flush

with the bottom of the door header.

'LAP' Edge Flush

Flush

Cut Siding Flush

2x8 Door Header

78-1/2" Header Support

nail nail

2x4 Blocks

72" Between Header Supports

Step 5 Set Wall Panels

1. Erect back wall and side walls. Secure walls together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d sinkers

per corner. Brace side walls with pre-cut wall studs to hold walls secure and plumb.

2. Starting at back corner install a full width siding panel with the 'LAP' edge flush with the siding

on back wall and flush with top plate. Nail siding to back wall and all 2x4s using 6d galv. nails

spaced 8" apart

3. Install (3) three more siding panels. Last panel will extend 3-1/2" past wall to receive front

wall panel.

4. Start at back wall and apply siding to opposite wall.

5. Erect front wall panel and secure corners with 10d sinkers. Nail siding to front wall.

6. Cut and remove bottom 2x4 from door opening.

7. Nail walls to floor through bottom plate. Space 10d sinker nails 24" apart.

185" Long Wall

Cut 2x4 Plate

from Opening

There are short 2x4s, that may have an angle on one end, supplied in the

kit. Use these to hold the rafters and bottom gable plate together by

temporarily screwing the blocks to the floor using 2-1/2" screws. This will

ensure that the gable frames and the trusses are identical.

3. Secure the top of the rafters together with a 1"x4" barbed metal drive-on plate.

4. Install (2) two 23-1/2" gable studs with angle cut at one end. Nail through the bottom

plate with 10d sinkers and secure the top with barbed metal drive-on plates.

Step 6 Assemble Roof Gables

23-1/2" Gable Stud

Bottom Gable Plate

Barbed Metal Plate

80-1/2" long 2x4

Truss Rafter

2x4 Block

5. Secure the 2x4 bottom plate to the truss rafter with a 2-1/2" wood screw on both ends.

Set gable aside.

6. Repeat steps to assemble another gable.

1. Cut (2) two 2x4-12' boards to a length of 144".

2. Place one of the 144" boards on the floor along with (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 rafters as

shown below. Bottom 144" plate will be on edge. Rafters will lay flat.

6. Remove and save the short 2x4 blocks. They

will be used in a later step.

Detail 'B'

Step 7 Assemble Roof Trusses

1. Place (2) two 80-1/2" long 2x4 truss rafters and a 82" long collar tie together as shown below.

The collar tie has an angle cut on both ends. Reposition the lower 2x4 blocks to hold the truss

rafters in place. See 'Detail B'.

2. Secure the 2x4 truss rafters at the top with a 8" x 16" wood gusset. Apply wood glue between

the 2x4s and the gusset. Nail the gusset to the 2x4s with (14) fourteen 6d common nails,

3. Secure the 2x4 collar tie with (4) four 3" long wood screws at each end. Tip: Pre-drill holes

with an 1/8" bit to prevent wood splitting at ends.

4. Turn this truss over and apply a wood gusset to the opposite side at the ridge.

5. Repeat to assemble (6) six more trusses.

Ridge Gusset

2x4-82" Collar Tie

!Install collar tie the same

distance from bottom edge

of rafters.

80-1/2" Truss Rafter

2x4 Block

80-1/2" Truss Rafter

Collar Tie Flush

with Rafter

1. Install a gable frame centered on the back wall. Gable plate should be

flush with filler. NOT over siding. Secure with 10d sinkers.

2. Install the gable frame on the front wall.

'Z' Flashing

3. Install (3) three 4' long 'Z' Flashing on the lower

siding panels. Overlap flashing by 1/2" where they

meet. The ends will be covered by trim. Hold in place

with a few 6d galv. nails.

4. Install (2) two pieces of 72" long 'Z' Flashing over

the lower siding panels on the front wall.

Step 8 Install Primed Soffit and Fillers

Side

Wall

Flush with

Inside of 2x4

4. Repeat to install soffit on the opposite side wall.

5. Install (3) three 3-1/2" wide x 48-3/4" filler panels over the front and back wall.

Cut the last filler to fit between the soffit on the side walls.

Front Wall

Door Opening

7" Soffit

3-1/2" Filler

Step 9 Install Roof Gables

Tongue Edge

Flush

1. Install a 7" wide x 48-3/4" siding panel over the side wall with the primed side facing down.

The 'tongue' edge should be flush with front wall plate, NOT over siding. Tack the soffit with

a couple 6d common nails. Installing 2x4 tie plates in a later step will provide more nailing.

2. Install (3) three more siding panels. Cut the last soffit flush with the 2x4 wall plate.

Step 10 Install Siding on Gables

1. Locate pre-cut gable siding. Working left to right install a siding panel with a 'tongue' edge

along right side. Install flush with end of frame and top of gable frame. When properly set

the bottom edge will have a slight gap between 'Z' flashing. Use 6d galv. nails spaced 8" apart.

2. Install center gable siding and right siding.

3. Repeat to install siding on

the other gable frame.

1. Cut a 2x4-16' board to fit between the gables on the front and back wall. Install the 2x4s

flush with the inside of soffit. Use 10d sinkers.

Side Wall

Step 11 Install 2x4 Tie Plates on Side Walls

Install Flush

2x4-16' Cut to Fit

LAP Edge

Flush

2. Repeat to install tie plates on the

opposite side wall.

Tongue Edge

Slight Gap

Step 12 Layout Roof Trusses & Install Soffit Blocks

1. Starting on back corner measure from the backside of the 2x4 gable frame when marking

the location of the first truss. Continue 24" spacing to other gable. Important: When marking

the opposite wall, place the 'X' mark on the same side of the line so your trusses are parallel

when they are installed.

2. Install metal hangers to the tie plate with 1-1/2" hanger nails. The opening should line up

with the 'X' mark, the bottom of the opening, flush with the 2x4 tie plate. Detail 'D'.

24"

20-5/8"

Measure from

Backside of 2x4

Detail 'D'

2x4 Tie Plate

3. Set roof trusses. Secure trusses to metal hangers with 1-1/2" hanger nails.

2x4 Block with

Gable Frame

Inside of Building

4. Gather (14) fourteen short 2x4

blocks and install one at both ends

of each truss. Secure 2x4 blocks

to the soffit panel using (2) two

1-1/2" long exterior screws.

5. Gather (4) four more 2x4 blocks.

Install one 2x4 block at each end

of the soffit, flush with the 2x4

gable frame.

2x4 Block

Step 13 Install Rear Gable Trim

1 Install (4) four small primed siding

fillers, packed with the hardware, over

the 2x4 soffit blocks. Siding fillers will

be flush with the gable siding. Use 6d

galv. nails.

Siding Filler

5. Install (2) two 99" long 1x4 trim

boards flush with the 1x3 corner trim

on the side wall. Use 6d galv. nails.

6. Install corner trim on the opposite

back wall corner.

3. Install a 8-1/2" long trim board, called a keystone, at the top of the gable flush with the top

of the gable frame. Use 6d galv. nails.

4. Gather (2) two 82-1/2" long 1x4 trim boards. Butt each board against the keystone and flush

with the top of the gable frame. Use 6d galv. nails.

Keystone

82-1/2" Long 1x4 Trim

99" Long 1x4 Trim

96" Long 1x3 Corner Trim

Side

Wall

Back

Wall

2. Install(4)four96"long1x3trimboards

at corners of side wall. Trim should be

flush with the siding on the front and

back walls. Use 6d galv. nails.

Do not install gable trim on

front in this step.

Air

Space

Truss

Shingles

1. Install a 1x4-6' fascia board against the rear gable trim. Install the fascia so the bottom edge

of the roof sheathing will rest on the edge of the 1x4. See Detail 'E'. Use a straight edge to

align the 1x4 board with the top of the trusses. Use 6d galv. nails.

2. Install another 6' fascia board. Do not install the last fascia board. This will be applied after

the front overhang is installed.

3. Repeat on opposite side wall.

Step 14 Install Fascia on Side Walls

Step 15A Install Roof Sheathing

2. Plumb each truss and gables.

3. Refer to sheathing layout at the top of the next

page. Install roof sheathing starting at the front

gables lower corner. The roof sheathing should

extend 6-1/4" beyond the 2x3s. Continue to back

wall. Use 6d common spaced 8" apart. The top

row of roof sheathing will be about 1" below

the ridge to allow for optional ventilation. 42-3/8" Long 2x3

Front Gable

1x4 Fascia

2x4 Truss

Roof Sheathing

2x4 Tie Plate

2x4 Soffit Block

Detail 'E'

1x4 -6' Fascia Board

Straight Edge

Nail Fascia to

2x4 Block

6-1/4"

1. Install (4) four 42-3/8" long 2x3 boards on the

front gable flush with the top of the gable frame.

Use 10d sinkers

Step 15B Install Roof Sheathing continued

Step 16 Install Front Soffit

1. Gather (2) two 7" wide soffit panels. Install first panel flush with lower end of 2x3 and against

siding. Install with 1-1/2" exterior screws . Cut upper panel to fit.

2. Install (2) two 42-3/8" long 2x3s between the roof sheathing and the 7" soffit panels. Install

with 1-1/2" exterior screws on soffit and 6d common through roof sheathing. Set these boards

flush with soffit panels. The roof sheathing will extend 3/4" past the 2x3s to allow for trim.

Front Gable

Nail with

6d Common

7" Wide Soffit Panels

42-3/8" Long 2x3

Sheathing Projects 3/4"

Upper Roof Sheathing

42-3/8" Long 2x3 3. Repeat on other side.

Sheets should meet at center of trusses when installed

48" x 72" 48" x 48"

48" x 81-1/4"

36-1/2" x 48" 36-1/2" x 72"

1x4-6'

1x4 -6'

36-1/2" x

33-1/4"

5. Trim off any sheathing that extends over the rear gable trim.

36-1/2" x 48"

4. From 4x8 sheets of OSB cut to the sizes indicated with an * below. Repeat for opposite side.

1x4 Gable Trim

1x4 Fascia

Step 19 Finish Side Wall Trim

1. Locate (2) two 1x4-6' trim boards. Cut each

to fit against back of front gable trim and

install on the side walls.

6. Install 99" long 1x4 trim boards flush with the 1x3 corner trim on the side walls.

Use 6d galv. nails.

Step 18 Install Gable

& Door Trim

1. Install a keystone and gable trim

under the roof sheathing as done

in Step 13.

82-1/2” Long

1x4 Gable Trim

5. Install an 81-3/4" long 1x4 trim board, this board has angle cuts on both ends,

centered across the top of the door opening.

Step 17 Install Door Flashing

3-1/2"x5"

Flashing 1. Locate in the pocket door box (2) two 3-1/2"

x 5" metal flashing and bend along width to

90 degrees. Install at each corner of the door

opening. These will be covered in the next

steps.

2. Install the galv. door sill over flashing in the

center of the door opening.

Use 1-1/4" pan head screws along the front

edge.

Galv. Sill

2. Install a 3-7/8" x 72" primed

jamb material on the top of the

door opening, flush with the front

wall siding. Use 6d galv. nails.

3. Locate (2) two 3-7/8" x 79-5/8" primed jamb

material and install on the sides of the door

opening, flush with the front wall siding.

4. Measure from top of door opening to bottom

of siding. Cut (2) two 80-3/4" long 1x4s to this

length and install flush with door jamb and top

of door opening.

Step 20 Install Pocket Doors Track

Galv. Sill

5. Install the treated door sill behind the door

opening. There needs to be a space between the

treated sill and the inside wall. To position the

sill, insert a 2-1/2" screw between the treated

sill and the inside wall as a spacer. Screw the

sill to the floor with (6) six 2-1/2" long screws.

Remove the screw used as a spacer.

2x3 Track Support Assembly

2. Install the other track support assembly.

2x8 Door Header

View From Inside

Screw Used

as Spacer

Treated Sill

Board

Notch in Sill

Building Tip; run a bead of caulking where

flashing, treated sill and aluminum sill

meet to prevent moisture from penetrating.

82-3/4"

to Floor

1. Install a 68-1/2" long Track Support Assembly 82-3/4" from the floor. Important: measure

from the bottom of the 2x3 on the support assembly to the floor. Insure the notched end of

track is center of door opening. Use 2-1/2" screws.

Notch

View From Inside

1. Select the door with the siding and trim board extending past the 2x4 frame, see detail below.

Standing on the inside of building slide the rollers on the left side track as shown below.

If it is necessary to adjust the door height one or both door carriers can be adjusted. Loosen

screws that secure carrier(s) to the door. Adjust door so the aluminum angle, on the bottom

of the door, does not rub on the treated threshold. Tighten the screws.

Tip: Inserting a screw, shown below, will prevent the doors from falling through the opening

between the track, if the door is opened too far.

First DoorTrim & Siding

Extends Past Siding

2x4 Frame

Adjustment Screws

Screw Stop

Install track rollers on this track leg.

Door Track

End View

Space

Between

Legs

Track Leg

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT install both track rollers in the space between the Track Legs.

Install the track rollers on either side of the inside track leg.

See detail below.

Step 21A Install Doors

Optional Roof Covering

10 bdl. Roof Shingles

8 pcs. Roof 'drip' Edge-10'

2. Install felt paper and shingles according

to manufacture's instructions.

Step 22 Install Roofing — Not Supplied in Kit

1. Install metal roof edging along the end walls and the front edge of the roof sheathing.

Roof Sheathing

1x4 Trim

Metal Roof Edge

Step 21B Install Doors continued

1. Hang the other door. On this door, install a sliding

door latch, on the lower back of the door to secure

this door in place when closed. You will need to drill

a hole in the floor for the round shaft to drop into.

2. Install a metal plate to the bottom of the right door.

The angle end will hold the bottom in-line with the

left door when closed.

3. Install the door handles and locking door hasp on the

outside of the doors. When installed properly the hasp

will fold in half to receive locking latch and screw

heads will be covered. Sliding Bolt on the

back of left door

2 36" x 79" Wood Doors w/ Primed Siding

2 Boards w/ Alum. Track Attached

1 Treated Wood Threshold

1 Galvanized Door Sill

1 Door Trim 1x4 81-3/4"

2 Door Trim 1x4 80"

1 Door Jamb 3-7/8" x 72"

2 Door Jamb 3-7/8" x 79 - 5/8"

4 Track Rollers with Brackets

1 Swivel Door Latch

2 Door Handles

1 Sliding Latch

1 Flat Steel Bar Door Guide

2 3" x 5" Galv Flashing

4 1-1/4" Pan Head Screws for Door Sill

16 2-1/2" Wood Screws / square bit

Material List for Wood Pocket Doors

Qty. Material Shipped in Trim Carton

4 ea. 1x3 x 96" Corner Trim

4 ea. 1x4" x 99" Corner Trim

North Dakota 12x16 Material List

36 pcs. 2x4 Pre-cut Wall Studs

6 pcs. 2x4 - 12' Wall & Tie Plates

6 pcs. 2x4 - 16' Wall & Tie Plates

2 pcs. 2x8 - 8' Door Header

13 pcs. Exterior Siding 4x8

2 pcs. OSB Sheathing 4x8

Material Supplied by Local Supplier

Qty.

7 2x4 for Collar Ties 82"

18 2x4 for Truss Rafters 80-1/2"

4 2x4 for Gable Studs 23-1/2"

18 2x4 for Soffit Blocks 5" or longer

6 1x4 for Side Wall Fascia 72"

4 1x4 for Gable Trim 82-1/2"

8 2x3 for Gable Overhang 42-3/8"

14 Truss Gussets 7/16" 8" x 16"

1 ea Siding Panels 20" x 48-3/4"

2 ea Gable Siding 48" x 40" angle cut

4 ea Gable Siding 48" x 28" angle cut

12 ea Soffit Panels 48" x 7"

6 ea Soffit Fillers 48" x 3-1/2"

4 ea Siding Fillers 2" x 3-1/2"

4 lbs. 10d Sinkers

5 lbs. 6d Galv.

5 lbs. 6d Common

2 lbs. Hanger Nails

100 ea. 1-1/2" Exterior Screws

25 ea. 2-1/2" Deck Screws

100 ea. 3" Deck Screws

6 ea. 1"x4" Metal Plates

2 ea. 72" 'Z' Flashing

3 ea. 48" 'Z' Flashing

14 ea. H1 Metal Truss Hangers

1 ea. Bottle Glue

2 ea. 1x6 Keystone 8-1/2"

2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 48" x 81-1/4"

2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 48" x 72"

2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 36-1/2" x 72"

2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 36-1/2" x 48"

2 ea. Sheathing 7/16" 36-1/2" x 33-1/4"

2 ea. Header Filler 7/16" 7-1/4" x 48"

Additional material not used in this model

2 ea. Door Jamb 3/8" 5-3/8" x 48"

2 ea. Door Jamb 3/8" 5-3/8" x 84"

1 ea. Siding Panels 3/8" 20" x 48-3/4"

4 ea. Soffit Panels 3/8 48" x 7"

8 ea. Gussets 7/16" 8" x 16"

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